Category: Winterfest

Military Winterfest Seeks Volunteers Feb. 17-22

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Military Winterfest Seeks Volunteers Feb. 17-22
As Little as 1-Hour or More Can Make a Difference

ANGEL FIRE, N.M. (Jan. 22, 2016) – Organizers at the 2nd Annual Military Winterfest are seeking volunteers to show off some Angel Fire hospitality. “Our goal is to provide the best possible experience for our veteran, active duty guests and their families,” said Lysa Hopson, Military Winterfest volunteer coordinator. “Our vets and their families have given much to our country, and this festival for them is just one way Angel Fire can say ‘thanks’ for their service.”

Angel Fire Offers Unique Peer-to-Peer Lessons

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Angel Fire Offers Unique Peer-to-Peer Lessons

Angel Fire Offers Unique Peer-to-Peer Lessons
Ski, Snowboard Lessons for Vets, by Vets at Military Winterfest

ANGEL FIRE, N.M. (Jan. 19, 2016) – This year organizers at the 2nd Annual Military Winterfest have expanded its unique Vet2Vet program that offers ski and snowboard lessons for vets, by vets. “We have several highly skilled ski and snowboard instructors who also have served in the Army, Air Force and Marines,” said Robin May, director of the Angel Fire Ski and Snowboard School. “Our veteran instructor team is ready to teach their fellow vets on a peer-to-peer basis. They have a unique perspective having served our country and teaching a sport that they love.”

Retired Army Golden Knight, Double Amputee Dana Bowman Returns to Angel Fire

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Retired Army Golden Knight, Double Amputee Dana Bowman Returns to Angel Fire

Retired Army Golden Knight, Double Amputee Dana Bowman Returns to Angel Fire
Skydives into Military Winterfest February 20

ANGEL FIRE, N.M. (Jan. 14, 2016) – “Breathtaking,” “inspirational” and “goose bumpy” are words spectators used to describe how Dana Bowman jumped, quite literally into the hearts of Angel Fire’s residents and visitors during its Military Appreciation Weekend last January. But jumping out of a perfectly good aircraft and parachuting over thousands of spectators is SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for Bowman, a former member of the Army’s elite parachute team, the Golden Knights and double amputee.

Angel Fire Slates Military Winterfest 2016

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Angel Fire Slates Military Winterfest 2016
Features American Flag Jump-in by former US Army Golden Knight, double amputee, Dana Bowman

ANGEL FIRE, N.M. (Dec. 10, 2015) – Think of it as a celebration of our military serving now and in the past. When the 2nd Annual Military Winterfest comes to Angel Fire, N.M. Feb. 18 – 22 there will be five days of snow-filled fun, live entertainment, savory food and special discounts for most everything. Last year, the event welcomed more than 600 active duty, retirees and families from Texas, Colorado and beyond to its winter celebration. This year, organizers anticipate doubling participation.

MILITARY FAMILIES — HIT THE SLOPES FEBRUARY 18 THROUGH 22 WHEN ‘WINTERFEST’ COMES TO ANGEL FIRE RESORT!

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MILITARY FAMILIES — HIT THE SLOPES FEBRUARY 18 THROUGH 22 WHEN ‘WINTERFEST’ COMES TO ANGEL FIRE RESORT!

MILITARY FAMILIES — HIT THE SLOPES FEBRUARY 18 THROUGH 22 WHEN ‘WINTERFEST’ COMES TO ANGEL FIRE RESORT! THIS 2ND ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF OUR MILITARY SHOWCASES 5 DAYS OF SNOW-FILLED FUN, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS! VETERANS, FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROS, ACTIVE DUTY AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN ENJOY SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, S’MORE PARTIES, INTER-SERVICE RACES AND MUCH MORE.